Snehadhara Foundation

What Snehadhara Foundation does

Snehadhara Foundation is a non-profit trust registered in Karnataka, India (established December 5, 2012) that delivers arts-based education, therapy, and inclusion services for persons with disabilities, neurodiverse adults, and vulnerable populations in India. It operates three interlocking verticals: Direct Care (residential and day programmes at its Nelamangala campus including Uhuru 2.0, Uhuru 26-Day, Sangam, Snehasangiti, Collective Rhythm Experiences, and outreach programmes in Manipur), Prajnadhara (a practitioner training network anchored by the trademarked one-year Arts Practices for Inclusion certification), and impART (corporate and institutional empathy/inclusion training and capacity building). Supporting units include Vinati (research wing triangulating qualitative and quantitative outcomes) and the Centre for Inclusive Policy (CIP) for disability-rights policy advocacy.

The foundation's core technology is its proprietary Arts Practices for Inclusion (API) methodology — a trademarked framework combining visual arts, music, movement, rhythm, and storytelling into structured inclusion interventions for neurodiverse individuals. Uhuru and Prajnadhara are also trademarked programme brands, and the methodology is supported by internal research outputs via Vinati. Programmes are delivered through on-campus residential facilities, off-site school and institutional partnerships (e.g., three government schools in Nelamangala), and corporate training engagements.

Funding comes from individual donations and sponsorships (with a 12,800 INR per-child-per-year sponsorship unit and Section 80G tax exemption), corporate CSR partnerships (CSR1-registered, with FCRA enabling international grants), and programme fees structured on a need-based sliding scale with full subsidies for those in extreme financial need. Since 2012, the foundation has worked with 10,500 direct beneficiaries and 75,000+ indirect beneficiaries across Karnataka, Manipur, Maharashtra, and Nepal. It is led by Founder and Executive Director Dr. Gitanjali G Govindrajan, operates with 11–50 staff, and has no disclosed private equity, venture capital, or institutional investment.

Name

Snehadhara Foundation

Legal name

Snehadhara Foundation

Website

https://snehadharafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Snehadhara Foundation is a Bangalore-based non-profit trust delivering arts-based therapy, inclusion education, and assisted-living programmes for persons with disabilities, neurodiverse adults, and vulnerable communities in India, supported by corporate training (impART), practitioner certification (Prajnadhara), and policy advocacy (CIP).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Inclusion Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Technology (AT) Access & AAC Access Support (OT-Led) (EDAKAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Therapy & Fine-Motor / Sensory Integration Instructional Materials (EDAGAMAG), Cognitive Stimulation & Reminiscence Therapy (Non-Clinical) (HSABAEAH)

Keywords

• Arts-based therapy
• Disability inclusion services
• Practitioner training
• Special needs education
• Neurodiverse assisted living

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Sponsorships: Individual donors support children through microcharity programmes, outing sponsorships, community kitchen contributions, session materials (visual arts supplies, musical instruments, theater props), and inclusive artistic experiences. Cost of supporting one child per year is 12,800 INR. All donations are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
2. Corporate CSR Partnerships: Corporate partnerships combining funding with volunteering and employee engagement opportunities. Organizations engage employees through workshops and direct interactions with beneficiaries. FCRA compliant allowing international funds.
3. Programme Fees: Partial subsidies available for everyone with full sponsorship for those in extreme financial need. Admissions not contingent on finances, reflecting inclusion values. Fees for specific programmes like Sangam (750 INR without transport, 1000 INR with transport).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Snehadhara Foundation delivers arts-based therapy, education, and direct care programs for children and adults with special needs and vulnerable populations, through residential and day programs at its Nelamangala campus and off-site collaborations. Its signature offering is the trademarked Arts Practices for Inclusion (API) methodology, complemented by a one-year practitioner certification course, corporate empathy training (impART), and assisted living programs (Uhuru 2.0 and Uhuru 26-Day) for neurodiverse adults.

Product overview

Snehadhara Foundation operates as an NGO focused on building inclusive ecosystems through Arts Practices for Inclusion (API). The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs organized under three main verticals: Direct Care provides on-campus and city-based programs supporting holistic development for children and adults with special needs; Prajnadhara builds a network of practitioners through the API one-year certificate course; and impART delivers empathy and inclusivity training to educational institutions and corporates. Supporting these programs are the Centre for Inclusive Policy (CIP) for policy research and advocacy, and Vinati Research Wing for data analysis and research. Key programs include the Uhuru residential assisted living programs (7-day and 26-day formats), Sangam day events, Collective Rhythm Experiences, and various outreach initiatives across education, healthcare, and community sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prajnadhara: Focuses on building a network of practitioners who can carry forward the vision of inclusion, and offers the Arts Practices for Inclusion (API) programme.
• impART
• Direct Care
• Centre for Inclusive Policy (CIP)
• Vinati

Products and services

• Direct Care Programs supporting holistic development for children and adults with special needs and those from vulnerable backgrounds through arts-based interventions delivered on the Nelamangala campus and in the city.
• Uhuru 2.0 - 7-Day Programme Monthly residential programme at the Snehadhara Campus in Nelamangala, Bengaluru, designed for neurodiverse adults and their families to explore autonomy, rhythm, and relational interdependence.
• Uhuru 26 Day Programme Residential Assisted Living Programme addressing the 'What After Me?' question for families of neurodiverse adults, focusing on independence training and community living skills.
• Arts Practices for Inclusion (API) Certificate Course One-year certificate course equipping students with skills to build inclusion through arts practices, delivered through the Prajnadhara practitioner network.
• impART Corporate and Institutional Training Initiative dedicated to cultivating empathy and inclusivity within educational institutions and corporate environments through trainings, workshops, and capacity building programmes.
• Sangam Day event at the Nelamangala Campus offering varied learning experiences through creative exploration and outbound learning for children, adolescents, and young adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Collective Rhythm Experiences Programme making the joy of playing djembes and percussion instruments accessible to diverse populations, reaching government schools and children with disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Directly worked with 10,500 children since 2012
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CDRI (Coalition for Disaster Risk Insurance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CDRI Secretariat examining penetration points for Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in project and program lifecycle. Work focused on building truly resilient systems that integrate inclusive practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bubbles Centre for Autism: Bangalore-based centre providing intervention services for children with autism and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable in geography, target population (special needs children), and service portfolio (therapy, training, school-based programmes).
• Latika Roy Foundation: Dehradun-based NGO supporting children with disabilities through inclusive education and therapy programmes. Directly comparable as a non-profit disability services organization combining direct care, parent training, and capacity building, though focused on education rather than arts-based methodology.
• Tamahar Trust: Bangalore-based NGO supporting children with intellectual and developmental disabilities through structured therapy and education programmes. Directly comparable in geography, target population, and Bangalore disability-services ecosystem; comparable scale and operational model.
• Ummeed Child Development Center: Mumbai-based NGO providing therapeutic and developmental support for children with disabilities, including autism and intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable in mission (disability inclusion) and model (therapeutic interventions, family/caregiver training, and institutional capacity building) though without Snehadhara's arts-based methodology anchor.

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics Bharat: India affiliate of Special Olympics International, providing sports-based programming for persons with intellectual disabilities nationwide. Comparable in using specialized activity modalities (arts/sports) for inclusion of persons with disabilities and in practitioner training, but at vastly larger national scale.
• Nordoff Robbins: UK-based established arts therapy organization delivering music therapy for people with disabilities and vulnerable populations. Comparable in arts-based therapy methodology and inclusion focus, but operates at significantly larger scale as a sector incumbent with global recognition.
• Action for Autism: India's largest autism-focused NGO providing direct services, training, and advocacy. Comparable in disability-services delivery, parent training, and institutional capacity building, though significantly larger and focused specifically on autism rather than broader neurodiversity.

Emerging players

• Musicians Without Borders: International NGO using music and arts for community building with vulnerable populations including people with disabilities. Comparable in arts-based methodology for inclusion, though operating across conflict-affected and trauma contexts more than direct disability services.
• Creative Growth Art Center: Oakland, CA-based nonprofit arts center for adults with disabilities, providing studio access, exhibitions, and arts-based programming. Comparable in arts-as-inclusion methodology and adult neurodiverse programming (analogous to Uhuru), though with a visual arts rather than multi-modal arts focus.

Regional players

• Amar Seva Sangam: Tamil Nadu-based NGO providing rehabilitation, special education, and vocational training for people with disabilities. Comparable as a South Indian disability services non-profit combining direct care and capacity building, though focused on physical rehabilitation rather than arts-based therapy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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